Playing is the best medicine

Once upon a time, I beloved that “spiritual work” needed to be hard. That anything worthwhile in life didn’t come easy. You’ve heard that before, right?

This belief kept me in a romantic relationship with little joy for some aching years

This belief had me constantly judging myself, feeling like I could be better

This belief had me thinking that doing something just “because it’s fun” was frivolous

This belief led to a massive work-play imbalance where I prioritized achievement over ease

Well, no more. I believe that life is inherently joyful. That play is necessary. That laughing out loud, and at myself, is the best medicine. I don’t take things as personally anymore. When something is a massive struggle, I pause and ask why. It doesn’t mean that life doesn’t come with challenges, or that burning through discomfort isn’t valuable. For me, I now believe that ease, joy, and play is just as valuable…

I play like a curious child… Like a wild woman in the dance… Like a mermaid in the sea.. Like a vixen between the sheets… Like a monkey in the woods…